Continuous Improvement Manager

Compana Pet Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Casual work environment

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance option

Tele vet help line

Job summary

Compana Pet Brands in Omaha, NE is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI initiatives across the site. You will coach teams, drive data-driven problem solving, and implement Lean and Six Sigma methods to achieve productivity and quality goals.

You'll build a robust culture of continuous improvement, manage cross-functional projects, and monitor KPIs like OEE and changeover efficiency. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years CI experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in production/quality control.

Responsibilities

• Developing structured processes for problem solving using data to drive improvements.
• Generating workstreams to achieve annual productivity goals.
• Championing the use of Operational Feedback System (OFS) to drive results.
• Leading CI related CapEx projects and capital initiatives.
• Building a foundation for CI aligned to Lean processes and governance.
• Leading change initiatives with coaching and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Project governance

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)

Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Alchemy

Operational Feedback System (OFS)

Job description

Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Omaha, NE

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come.

We are actively seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love!

This role’s primary responsibility will be to leadContinuous Improvement (CI) efforts and coaching for the site. This role will own the building and maintaining of a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering business goals using recognized CI tools within the site.

As our Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll make an impact by:

• Developing structured processes for problem solving that engage the team at all levels to use data to drive continuous improvement within the site(s) and quantify results.
• Generatingworkstreams at the site that drive quantifiable improvements towards annual Productivity goals.
• Championing the use of Operational Feedback System (OFS) within the site. Building a culture of CI that uses shop floor metrics to drive results.
• Spearheading CI related Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requests, leading the capital projects where appropriate
• Building and maintaining a foundation for continuous improvement at the site by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to the Lean process.
• Leadingchange initiatives with direct coaching and lead cross-functional teams, especially in productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination (root cause analysis, Kaizen, Plan -Do-Check-Act or PDCA) projects.
• Delivering and monitoring quantifiable KPIs including OEE, Line Downtime, Cost, First Pass Quality, Changeover Management and Process Control Systems
• Lead, mentor and support a team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and results-driven performance.

What you need to succeed:

• Effectively communicate in English, in both verbal and written forms
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years continuous improvement experience in production and/or quality control environment
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), other programs such as Alchemy and Operational Feedback System (OFS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict, drive change management and project governance.
• Ability to lead mentor, coach, facilitate and influence others with or without direct authority.
• CI, Lean or Six Sigma Certification highly preferred

What we have for you:

• A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families.
• Great work/life balance with PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.
• 401k with company match.
• Casual work environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary tele help line.

To learn more about us:

https://companapetbrands.com/careers

Disclaimer:

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.